URP is Hiring! Undergraduate Student Support Staff

Position Available: Undergraduate Support Staff
Undergraduate Research Program

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity currently seeks an undergraduate student assistant to work 15-19.5 hours per week for summer through academic year 2011-12. Compensation is $10.00/hour. This position is Work-Study eligible.

General Duties/Description:
• Provide web, database, and other technology support for the Undergraduate Research Program including routine URP website updates.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting in daily operations including the development, production, and distribution of URP publication materials; office organization; program outreach; performing a variety of support functions for URP programs and events, including the Undergraduate Research Symposium; and occasional front desk reception support for the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity.

Benefits:
• Excellent for students who are already involved or interested in undergraduate research.
• Valuable for students who want to gain professional working experience and/or learn about student services in higher education.
• Work with friendly staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements:
• Experience with PC operating systems and applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of and experience with web-page design and maintenance, including Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of database management, including the use of tables, queries, and forms using Microsoft Access
• Work well both as a member of a small team and independently
• Creative problem solving skills, ability to balance a variety of duties, and attention to detail
• High comfort level with computer technology and software programs, including interest in learning new web page design and other technical skills

Additional Desired Skills:
• Experience developing dynamic web content in Javascript
• Knowledge of or experience with Ruby on Rails web applications and the MVC design pattern
• Experience developing secure web forms with ASP.NET C# / SQL

How to Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to: Jennifer Harris, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Program via Word or pdf attachment to urp@uw.edu.
Priority deadline for consideration is Friday, June 24th.

Questions? Contact URP at urp@uw.edu or 543-4282

Paid internship for solar startup, must be certified to use at WTC Microfab Lab

Integrated Photovoltaics is offering a part-time internship position, starting 1 July 2011. You must be certified to use the WTC Microfab lab, where the work will be carried out (UW Seattle Campus). The work will involve photolithography and etching of components for R&D solar cells. The internship can be extended beyond the summer. Please email me with a list of tools you are trained on.

Contact:
Dirk Weiss
Integrated Photovoltaics, Inc.
www.integratedpv.com
Cell: 617-820-9162

Entry Level EE Position with US Navy

We are looking for recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates. It is a
full time entry level position that pays well and comes with excellent
benefits. The reason it is called an internship is that the intern spends
the first two to three years rotating through the various offices of NAVFAC
NW to become familiar with all aspects of a project and how they relate to
form the whole project.



http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?caller=ftva.aspx&OPMControl=2290020

Summer Pre-Law Workshops 2011

This Summer is your chance to attend an Exploring Law School Workshop or a Law
School Applications Workshop. In addition, we have Personal Statement
Workshops that you won't want to miss. This workshop includes tips on writing a memorable
personal statement.

Remember, you must attend a workshop prior to meeting with a pre-law
adviser. REGISTER TODAY!

**All workshops are located in MGH 173R Conference Room (Located in MGH 171)**

*** Exploring Law School Workshops ***
If you're exploring the idea of going to law school, we recommend the
EXPLORING LAW SCHOOL WORKSHOP. It will provide you with ideas for how to explore law school
before you go and how to determine if it's a good match for you. It
answers many common questions that students have about going to law
school.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1426612035



Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1767000145

*** Law School Application 101 Workshops ***
ONLY Juniors, Seniors & Alumni who are APPLYING to law school THIS FALL.
The LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION WORKSHOP will cover application basics, personal statements, picking
schools and more. PLEASE PLAN on ATTENDING FOR the FULL 90 MINUTES.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1766980085


Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1767012181

*** Law School Personal Statement Workshop***

ONLY Juniors, Seniors & Alumni who are APPLYING to law school THIS FALL. The PERSONAL

STATEMENT WORKSHOP will cover tips on how to write a memorable personal statement and it will start

you in the right direction for coming up with a topic.



Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1767050295



Monday, September 19, 2011 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1767024217

!!!!PREPARE!!!! by thoroughly reviewing the pre-law website at
http://www.washington.edu/uaa/advising/prelaw/
and bringing any questions you have to the workshop.

Subscribe to the pre-law email list at:
http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/pre-law

Innovation in Cleantech - Register Now for Fall!

Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
ENGR 498, ENVIR 450, ENTRE 490/543
Fall Quarter 2011 (2credits)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:50 pm, Mary Gates Hall 389
Instructor: Deborah Hagen-Lukens, dlhagen@uw.edu
No prerequisites, recommended for juniors, seniors and grad students

Unique interdisciplinary course designed for both graduate and undergraduate students focuses on developing innovative cleantech solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges and what it takes to turn those innovations into exciting market opportunities. Weekly speakers include top national, international and local experts in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, business, policy and law. Topics include alternative energy and energy efficiencies, green building, and transportation. Students will form teams, identify an environmental problem and possible opportunity to solve it. Interested teams are invited to enter the Spring UW Environmental Innovation Challenge.

For registration information contact Pam Tufts, ptufts@uw.edu

Summer English Composition and Literature Available!

Summer is an outstanding time to get an English composition or literature (VLPA) course. Several English courses, including two sections of English composition, still have lots of room. This is the last time for juniors and seniors to take 100-level comp. courses before Winter 2012! Instructor descriptions for the 200-level courses may be found at:

http://depts.washington.edu/engl/ugrad/schedule.php?qtr=3&year=2011

Engl. 111C: Composition: Literature (meets "C" requirement)
Full Term
SLN: 11140
M-TH 11:30-12:30

Engl. 131F: Composition: Exposition (meets "C" requirement)
Full Term
SLN: 11147
M-TH 11:30-12:30

Engl. 210: Medieval and Early Modern Literature, 400-1600 (meets VLPA requirement.)
A Term
SLN: 11156
M-TH: 10:50-1:00

Engl. 242B: Reading Fiction (meets VLPA and "W" course requirements)
A Term
SLN: 11159
M-TH 10:50-1:00

Summer Co-op Opportunities Still Available

Intermec Technologies
Summer – full-time
Everett, Washington
$16-20per hour
F1-visa eligible: NO
Application Deadline: June 9, 2011
Job Title:
Several openings: Computer Science, User Experience, Software Testing, Technical Writing, Industrial Design
Description:
TARGETED START DATE:
Targeted Start date June 20, 2011 or first opportunity

Intermec Technologies Corp. (NYSE: IN) has been recognized as best in class in Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) equipment, including mobile computers, radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, wireless barcode scanners, wired and wireless barcode printers and label media products worldwide for over forty years. Companies and governments around the world rely on Intermec's technologies and solutions to transform their inventory processes, drive competitive advantage, and meet complex asset management needs. As our global footprint expands, we have added cutting edge rugged mobile computing and printing and wireless capabilities to transcend the industry. In addition, our distinguished leadership team is renowned for growing an entrepreneurial culture that values our customers, collaborative teamwork and team excellence, which is unstoppable.

To apply for these jobs, log in to your eRecruiting account on the Co-op web page. http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/coop/index.html
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Pulsar Informatics Inc.
6-9 month co-op, could start immediately – full-time
Android Hardware/Software Engineering
Seattle (downtown)
EE & CSE
F1-visa eligible:
Application deadline: June 9, 2011

Description:
We're building a custom android device, and we're looking for a talented engineer excited about combining their skills with embedded hardware and software development. You'll be working with a senior engineer to evaluate a reference design, evaluate and modify an Android board support package, and write Android application code. You'll be involved in transitioning a product from prototyping into production. We're a small team looking for a motivated individual who can assume key responsibilities.

We're looking for someone who has:
Software development in Java, C#, or other high level language (as a bonus, if you've rolled your own Android app you could show us)
Embedded software development experience (enjoy the challenges of real-time, speed and memory sensitive design constraints)
Microprocessor circuit design (you like figuring out electrical schematics, and can read a bus timing diagram)
Strong attention to detail and a record of delivering results in a team with high responsibility

Term: intern/co-op 6 to 9 months (potential immediate start)
Location: downtown Seattle

Tell us why you'd be excited to join, and how you'd be the excellent choice!
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WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Summer – full-time
Database developer; SQL reporting
EE, CSE, preE
F1-visa eligible: YES
Application deadline: June 14, 2011

WatchGuard builds affordable, all-in-one network and content security solutions to provide defense in depth for corporate content, networks and the businesses they power. WatchGuard's award-winning extensible threat management (XTM) network security solutions combine firewall, VPN and security services to protect networks from spam, viruses, malware and intrusions. The new Extensible Content Security (XCS) appliances offer content security across e-mail and web combined with data loss prevention for complete content protection. WatchGuard extensible solutions scale to offer right-sized security for small businesses up to enterprises with 10,000+ employees. Since our founding in 1996, more than 600,000 WatchGuard signature red security appliances have been deployed worldwide. Today more than 15,000 dedicated partners back our products in 120 countries. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

RESPONSIBILITIES
WatchGuard is looking for current undergraduate or graduate student for a 2 month paid co-op. This position will report to the IT Development Manager and will support the generation of complex SQL database queries / reporting. The role requires the ability to analyze current software, understand business requirements through interviews with business stake holders, and the development of complex SQL queries to generate reports.
- Quickly and under limited direction, understand current complex SQL programs.
- Understand and extend current reports as required
- Interview and develop requirements for extensions and new reports within different organizations
- Develop well designed / documented software solutions
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NVIDIA
Fall – full-time
Various locations including Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX
Very competitive
F1-visa eligible: YES
Application Deadline: June 9, 2011
Job Title:
Several openings: Systems Software, Physical Design, Video Software, CUDA Software Developer, Design Testing, Parallel System Architecture, Build/Release, Diagnostic Software, Graphics System, etc.
Description:
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.
Industry:
Education/Academia - Early Childhd/Preschool, Engineering - Computer, Engineering - Electrical, Engineering - Other